Thailand’s princess passes away, was in coma for 3 years, India said – contribution will be remembered

Bangkok. Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendradebyawati passed away at the age of 47. She was in coma for the last 3 years and was suffering from a serious illness for a long time. India has expressed deep condolences on his demise. Expressing condolences to the Thai royal family and the people of Thailand, the Indian Embassy in Bangkok said that India’s thoughts are with the King, royal family and countrymen of Thailand in this hour of grief. The embassy said that the princess’s contribution in the field of public service and diplomacy will always be remembered.

Rajkumari breathed her last on 11 June 2026

Thailand’s Government Public Relations Department and the Prime Minister’s Office also confirmed the princess’s death. Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died on June 11, 2026, the Thai government said in a message released on social media platform X. His lifelong service and dedication to the nation will remain an inspiration for generations to come. According to the Royal Household Bureau, the princess died on Thursday evening at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok, where she was undergoing treatment.

Rajkumari suddenly fell during training

The bureau said that despite the monitoring and treatment of doctors, he breathed his last peacefully at 7.48 pm. Rajkumari was admitted to the hospital on 15 December 2022. She was training with her pet dog in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima province when she suddenly collapsed due to a heart problem. After this his condition continued to become serious. According to official information, he had a serious stomach infection due to inflammation in the large intestine. Many parts of the body were affected by this.

My health had gone from bad to worse in the last few days

Due to the infection, his blood pressure dropped significantly, heart beat became irregular and the process of blood clotting was also affected. His condition had deteriorated further in the last few months. Following his death, King Maha Vajiralongkorn has directed that all state funeral rites be conducted with the highest honors in accordance with royal tradition, the Bangkok Post reported. The princess’s mortal remains will be kept for a final viewing at the Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Known for her work in the legal field

Princess Bajrakitiyabha was born on 7 December 1978. She was the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Somsawali Krom Muen Toosanarinatha. Acting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said in a televised message that the princess was the pride of Thailand. He said that his dedication to building a society based on kindness, justice and equality will always remain a moral inspiration for the country. Princess Bajrakitiyabha was particularly known for her work in the social service and legal fields.

Studied law from Cornell University

Princess Bajrakitiyabha had launched the ‘Kamalangjai’ (Inspire) campaign, aimed at rehabilitating female prisoners and bringing them back into the mainstream of society. He studied law from Cornell University, America. This was followed by a stint at the Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations in New York in the early 2000s. She later served as Thailand’s Ambassador to Austria from 2012 to 2014. In 2017, she was also appointed Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

A large number of people paid tribute in Bangkok

According to Al Jazeera report, her efforts contributed significantly to prison reforms related to women. Their work led to the adoption of the UN ‘Bangkok Rules’ in 2010, which set international standards for the treatment and rights of female prisoners. After the announcement of his death, a large number of people reached the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok and paid tribute to him. People across the country are remembering his public service, social work and humanitarian contribution.